The Cure's Roger O'Donnell revealed in a social media post on Sunday (September 1st) that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma a year ago and has been undergrowing treatment and reports that he is doing well and his "prognosis is amazing".
O'Donnell shared the news in a series of tweets on X for "Blood Cancer Awarness Moth" and to encourage fans to get tested. He said, September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month so it's a good opportunity to have a dialogue about these diseases. (continue)
Cart & Horses, the London music venue where metal legends Iron Maiden got their start is up for sale in an effort to save the historic pub, they revealed in a new posting on social media late last week.
The following message was shared on Cart & Horses' Facebook page last Friday (August 30th): "Cart & Horses friends/family. We just wanted to update you all on the SALE of the pub. IF anyone is interested in buying the venue now is the time to do it. (continue)
Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx are thrilled to unveil their new single "Call Of The Wild", out today via Frontiers Music Srl. The track is accompanied by a new unofficial soundtrack music video, made with clips from the classic 1987 vampire horror/comedy "The Lost Boys", starring Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman and Jason Patric (among others).
Vocalist Danny Rexon comments on the track: "I'm very proud to set free this new song upon our listeners and I'm really excited to see what the reaction from the fans is going to be like. Crazy Lixx have gone through some changes during this past year and, even though the overall sound and style should be familiar to most fans, I also believe that there are new and fresh components to this latest material (of which there will be a lot more coming of course, don't you worry about that). A lot of work has been poured into making this and I can't wait to finally get it out there for everybody to hear." (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of a pair of classic tracks from their 1991 record, aka The Black Album, during the first of two recent shows in Chicago, IL.
The band delivered "Nothing Else Matters" and "Sad But True" at the city's Soldier Field on August 9, their third North American date of the summer following the recent conclusion of an extensive European run. (continue)
Spirit of Unicorn Music are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Concentus: The John Wetton Live Collection, Volume I : the first in an ongoing series of 3 box sets celebrating the life and times of this incredible musician, focusing on his live canon.
The Concentus: Volume I box set features 10 CDs, the first selection of John's live albums, all of which have been newly mastered by Andy Pearce. Also included is a selection of bonus material, including rare and hard-to-find cuts. The collection is presented in a compact box and comes with new and extensive sleeve notes from Prog Magazine editor, Jerry Ewing. (continue)
Green Lung have announced the European leg of their upcoming 'Heathen Neverland Tour' as well as additional UK & IE dates. The masters of folklore, riff and legend will headline all shows in the UK and co-headline with Unto Others across mainland Europe and Ireland. Support across all dates comes from Satan's Satyrs.
Vocalist Tom Templar comments: "We are thrilled to be embarking on our biggest tour yet, and headlining club shows in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Portugal, Spain and Italy for the first time. We're honoured to be sharing the stage with Unto Others and Satan's Satyrs, two bands we've been fans of for a long time. Europe, come join our rites!" (continue)
Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of the French modern metal force, PYRAH. The band's highly anticipated album, "Veni Vidi Delevi," is set to obliterate the senses on September 20th, 2024.
PYRAH is a force of nature in the metal scene, blending brutal technicality with haunting melodies and soft, lingering moments that will keep listeners on their toes. With a unique sound that spans the spectrum of metal, from ferocious and aggressive to introspective and poetic, their music promises an intense auditory experience. Fans of Once Human, Jinjer, and Vexed will find much to admire in PYRAH's intricate and powerful compositions. (continue)
Prog/alt-metal newcomers Grinn have released a video for their brand new single 'All For You', taken from their upcoming EP. The track features a collaboration with rising vocal trio Espera.
The band comment: "'All For You' was originally written from the perspective of a gaslighter/abuser. We tried to write something that suggests a power dynamic where an abuser is punishing their lover/victim. (continue)
The 45th anniversary of Pat Benatar's 'In The Heat Of The Night' album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: The first time I interviewed Pat Benatar, for her August 1979 debut In the Heat of the Night plus the breakthrough second album Crimes of Passion, she was very wary of me and visibly uncomfortable. It didn't take long to understand why: Rolling Stone's Encyclopedia of Rock'n'Roll states unequivocally in its opening line, "Pat Benatar was the most successful female rocker of the 1980s." What should be added is that she was probably the most exploited, as well. After the diminutive singer appeared on the covers of both her 1980 second album, Crimes of Passion, and Rolling Stone that year dressed in a leotard, Pat Benatar did for Danskin sales what Guns 'N Roses would later do for the tattoo industry. (read more)
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